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Why was the geocentric model of the solar system accepted by scientists for many years? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

The model described the solar system correctly.
The model described the solar system correctly.

Observations with telescopes confirmed the predictions made using the model.
Observations with telescopes confirmed the predictions made using the model.

The model accurately predicted the movements of the planets.
The model accurately predicted the movements of the planets.

Suitable technology was not available to disprove the model.

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Answered by GPT-4o mini
The two correct answers are:

1. The model accurately predicted the movements of the planets.

2. Suitable technology was not available to disprove the model.

These factors contributed to the long-standing acceptance of the geocentric model before it was ultimately challenged and replaced by the heliocentric model.
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